See the old city as a rectangle
Old-city geometry
Ride above the old city on Xi’an’s wall
Begin around Yongning Gate and ask the on-wall rental staff about available bicycles, the return point, cutoff and rider requirements. Ride a section or continue farther if it suits the day. The full circuit is optional, and wall admission alone does not include a bicycle.
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More ways into Xi’an
Meet an army in excavation
Excavated imperial scale
Follow Xi’an through its food lanes
Food & old-city streets
Getting tickets
Where to book
Xi’an City Wall gate ticket window
西安城墙
Before you go
The wall is exposed to midday heat and can be slippery after rain.
Ride early or late; choose a short walk from the South Gate if conditions or energy make cycling unattractive.